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Email Marketing
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Email marketing that nurtures leads and retains clients — POPIA compliant, highest ROI channel.

Email Marketing

Email Marketing for South African Businesses

Email delivers an average R600 return for every R10 invested — the highest ROI of any digital channel. In South Africa where POPIA regulates direct marketing, a well-managed email strategy that respects consent is more valuable than ever.

Digitalx manages the full email lifecycle: database strategy, segmentation, template design, copywriting, automation workflows, A/B testing and analytics. We work with Mailchimp, Klaviyo, ActiveCampaign and HubSpot. Every campaign starts with segmentation so each subscriber receives content relevant to them — dramatically improving open rates, clicks and conversions.

What's Included

  • Database segmentation & POPIA consent audit
  • Professional branded responsive templates
  • Automated drip & nurture sequences
  • A/B testing — subject lines, content, CTAs
  • POPIA-compliant opt-in management
  • Deliverability optimisation (SPF/DKIM/DMARC)
  • Spam score testing before every send
  • Monthly performance analytics

Frequently Asked Questions

Is email marketing legal under POPIA?

Yes — for existing clients (opt-out model, s69(3)(b)) and opted-in prospects. We ensure full POPIA compliance.

What open rate to expect?

B2B: 21–25%. B2C: 18–22%. Our campaigns typically exceed industry averages through segmentation and personalisation.

How do I grow my list?

Website pop-ups, lead magnets, content upgrades, social lead ads and event sign-ups — all double opt-in.

Can you migrate between platforms?

Yes — subscribers, tags, segments, automations and templates migrated with zero data loss.

How to avoid spam folders?

SPF/DKIM/DMARC configuration, reputable sending infrastructure, list hygiene and Litmus spam testing before every send.

Do you integrate with our CRM?

Yes — Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive, Zoho and custom CRMs via API or Zapier.
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